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Oct 27, 2008 | 03:39 PM

Starfire

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Tire size...

Do you think I could get away with a 235/55/18 opposed to the stock 235/50/18? Looking to get some snow tires and there are a lot more in 235/55/18.

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Oct 27, 2008 | 09:57 PM

Showmee

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Hi i did a little checking and a 235/55r18= 28.3" diameter and a 235/50r18= 27.4" diameter. That is the specs for Bridgestone Blizzak tires at tire rack. Hope this helps.

Oct 28, 2008 | 03:51 PM

Starfire

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I know, I mean do you think there will be any problem with running them at 55?

Oct 28, 2008 | 03:55 PM

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Shouldn't be a problem. Your speedometer and odometer will be off by around 3% because of the size difference, but you should be able to change your tuner to compensate for that.

Oct 29, 2008 | 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Ministang

Shouldn't be a problem. Your speedometer and odometer will be off by around 3% because of the size difference, but you should be able to change your tuner to compensate for that.

What he said. And "if" you have a tuner. But if not, its still not a huge deal.